Veronica and Santiago Are Getting a Divorce

question 87

Multiple Choice

Veronica and Santiago are getting a divorce.They are worried about the long-term consequences this will have on their three children.You can tell them that the overriding factor in positive adjustment following divorce is __________.

• A) the custody arrangement
• B) temperament
• C) the household SES
• D) effective parenting

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Definitions:

Leukoplakia

A white patch or plaque that develops on the tongue, the inside of the cheek, or on the floor of the mouth, often associated with smoking or other irritants.

Mucous Membrane

A protective lining found in various parts of the body such as nose, mouth, and lungs, producing mucus.

Xanthoderma

A yellow discoloration of the skin, often resulting from prolonged consumption of foods high in carotene or jaundice.

Yellow Skin

A condition known as jaundice, which indicates a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, often a sign of liver disease.